By Ven. Greg Allinson
15 But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love. (Ephesians 4:15-16)
Paul encourages us to be part of the church that is ‘working properly.’ That is, as members of the church we should be actively involved in ministry, seeking to build up the body of Christ. Here are a variety of ways you can be a bodybuilder at St Mark’s. Some will depend on your gifting and abilities, but each of these activities demonstrate your love for others in the church through participation and service.
Be in a small group
Lead a small group
Join a band as a singer – if you can sing
Play an instrument
Learn to play drums and then play for church
Do alpha
Run Christianity explained
Join open doors
Bring someone to ‘Conversations at the Crossroads’
Be a welcomer
Read the bible in church
Read the bible with someone over coffee
Lead prayers at church
Meet up with someone to pray
Have people for lunch/dinner
Be on council
Be the treasurer
Be a warden
Help with Sunday Club
Go to Sunday club if you are a child
Help with youth group
Go to youth group / Milo Club if you are a youth
Disciple a young adult
Visit someone in need
Join mainly music
Go to Women of Worth
Go to More Mature Men
Join a men’s group
Help with livestreaming
Help with sound
Be on synod
Build some links to other churches
Help organise the church camp / participate in church camp
Organise some church social events / go to church social events
Make special morning teas or lunches
Help with morning teas / suppers after church
Get some working bees together on gardens and buildings
Do some renovations
Join Tuesday morning prayer